Lincoln Center

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, commonly known simply as the Lincoln Center, is a performing arts and music center in Manhattan, New York City, located on the Upper West Side. The center was opened in 1962 when the Philharmonic Opera venue opened, and it was named for its location in Lincoln Square, which was, in turn, named for President Abraham Lincoln. The Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet would also be hosted at Lincoln Center.